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Create a Fresh Look with Your Furniture

One of the most common mistakes made when arranging a large  space is lining all the furniture up along the walls. Make your spacious room cozier by pulling the furniture in from the walls, and create more than one sitting area. In a great room, for example, one area may serve as a gathering space with the television as a focal point. A second, smaller sitting area can consist of one or two chairs with a small table, positioned in front of a window.

Another tactic is to place furniture on a diagonal. This can work well in a large bedroom. Try placing the bed on a diagonal. Then, create an 'invisible' border; or room within a room, by using an area rug. Place other pieces in line with the rug, instead of the walls.

The furniture itself will play a role in how cozy a room feels. The size of your pieces should be in proportion to the room. For example, a large, overstuffed sofa works great in a large space. Likewise, small, light furniture will "float" in a large room, so you want to avoid these. Fabrics also play into "filling" a large space. Soft, textured chenille is a great, cozy fabric. Microfiber is another good choice, both for the cozy feel and the easy care. The use of scatter pillows and throws can also add warmth and style to a room.

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What's The Difference Between Modern and Contemporary?

What's The Difference Between Modern and Contemporary?

Contrary to popular belief, the terms 'Modern' and 'Contemporary' in interior design do not refer to the same style. Modern design refers to interior design from a particular period of time, it is a design style that was created in the middle of the 20th century. It doesn't change, it is a defined style, and will remain such for ever. Contemporary design is constantly changing, it is of the moment. Contemporary design is usually made up of a combination of other styles.

Modern Interior Design

The term "Modern" in interior design really refers to "Mid Century Modern" which was coined to describe the style of the 1920's to 1970's. You can recognize it by the use of clean lines and unadorned spaces. Natural materials such as leather and linen or teak and other woods was common. Also very popular in modern furniture, was plywood and molded plastic as well as polished metal.

Typically furniture was raised off the floor leaving an open, airy feel. Walls are often white adding to the expansive feeling. Modern interiors generally have bare wood floors and if area rugs are used, they are typically wool, and neutral in colour. Hints of colour were used in moderation. Mid-century modern is also referred to as "Retro".

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Decorating Your Porch with Mums this Fall

Chrysanthemums, or mums, can be a beautiful addition to any front porch this fall. With the variety of beautiful colors available, from vibrant yellow and oranges to reds and purples, these can bring new life to the appearance of your home. In this article, we'll give you some decorating ideas and tips for using mums to perk up your front porch and give your house some spectacular curb appeal!

Before You Begin Decorating

Before you start on any decorating project, it is a good idea to clear your working space, in this case, clean your porch! Remove any clutter from the porch including stray pots, dead plants, or other similar items. Take down any summer décor (flags, wreaths, etc.) if they can not be incorporated into your fall theme.
Sweep your porch and wipe down your front door with a damp rag. Take a broom and get rid of those cobwebs around the door or up above. This will make a huge difference in the appearance of your porch.

Fall Porch Decorating Ideas

Now that your porch is clean, you are ready to start decorating. Here are some great ideas and tips for using mums on your front porch:

• Select a single color or a combination of two colors.

The basic colors of mums are yellow, orange, purple and red. Also consider these other combinations: yellow/red, purple/yellow, yellow/orange, orange/purple. Coordinate your color selections with any existing plants or decor that remain on your porch.

• Buy mums in odd numbers - 1, 3, 5, etc.

Don't ask me why this seems to work, but it does. Arranging plants in odd numbers is always more visually appealing.

• Even a small size plant make a big difference.

If your budget is tight, using even one small mum next to your front door can add spark. Combine in a group planting with your existing plants.

• Vary height.

If you have steps up to your front porch, consider placing small sized mums on the sides of the stairs. This can look spectacular and give your guests a warm welcome as they approach your home. Also, you can vary height using planters, plant holders, or existing tables on your porch. Even wooden crates can work.

• Combine with pumpkins, gourds, haystacks.

What says fall more than pumpkins! Add these to your mums on your stairs or in a group arrangement on your porch. Look for interesting colors or gourds in unusual shapes to create interest. Haystacks can be used a backdrop for your beautiful mums as well.

• Use decorative planters.

Place the simple plastic pot that the mums come in into a more decorative planter.



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Decorating with Wine Corks is Trendy!

Gathering the Corks

Wine-cork decor is unique, trendy and even impressive. Wine connoisseurs love to display corks from their favorite bottles of wine. It takes hundreds of corks to make decor items, yet enthusiasts want to display corks from a variety of hopefully distinctive wines. A good cork collection can take years to assemble. But once it becomes a serving tray, picture frame, coffee-table top or wreath, it is both a conversation piece and a collector's item.

Deciding on a Display

What will it be? We have it covered! Distinctively Home has cute containers for your wine corks that will allow you to display them in style!  Visit http://www.distinctivelyhome.com to view the variety of styles we have in the store!

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Welcome to The French Home Decor - Pragmatic French Country Decorating Ideas

Bonjour and Bienvenue!!! (Hello and Welcome)

This is meant for people who have a dream to capture the French spirit to their country villa or a farmhouse, who love vintage style living, French wine, food and French home decor. Indeed, the vintage style French country decorating ideas with charming hues and casual style leave people in awe and admiration.

The French home decor generally use paints in yellow, mustard yellow, hues of blues and green. Sometimes you can find a coral shade that is equally stunning.

French country home decor comes replenished with gourmet food, wine and flowers. There is lot of greenery on the country-side and unless you replicate the French country decorating ideas to your home the adornment to your residence is incomplete.

France, and especially Paris, has played an important role in the world poising itself as a center of high culture, fashion and ancient and modern arts since the seventeenth century.

Envisage yourself opening the door, and inside is a cozy home interior that welcomes you with simple, yet beautiful French furnishings, Shabby French chic, French enamelware, that have been in the house for years reminding vintage selection, a mix of antique home-spuns, French linens, lamps, trays and chandeliers!

At Distinctively Home Interiors in Battle Ground, WA we have plenty of french decor and furniture to help you set off your vintage style!

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Decorate with Vases at Distinctively Home Interiors

Tulips, lilacs, and peonies are in season every spring in my backyard. After cutting a few fine specimens, I find myself searching for a beautiful vase to display them in. Up until now, I had not thought to decorate using beautiful vases in my home. I had my vases hidden away because they were rather drab and boring. Simple unadorned clear glass vases that only look nice when the flowers are added and even then no one notices the vase.

For me that is all about to change because I have decided that a vase can be a piece of art and a part of my interior design all on its own. Flowers will become optional and will only add to the beauty of my display.

Many of the lovely vases can be found online at http://www.distinctivelyhome.com. Visit our store in the Battle Ground Village.



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How to decorate with paint color.

Draw Decorating Color Inspiration from Nature

Effective interior designs are those that command attention and communicate some feeling to persons who visit and live in the design environment. Knowing the basic elements of color and understanding how colors work with each other dramatically improves an interior design. Capturing a feeling with specific colors is a decorating how to that improves with study, practice and much experimentation.

To create an effective interior design using cool colors, bright white is a must. Bright white is seen in painted furniture, in upholstery, on baseboards and is the paint color for trim, moulding and kitchen cabinets.

 

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